The Smiths "Barbarism Begins At Home/Shakespeare's Sister" Rare 1985 German 7"

	£		50
	$		66

The Smiths - Barbarism Begins At Home/Shakespeare's Sister (German)

RTD021                                                

Release 1985

Media VG Sleeve G+

Matrix/Run Out (Side1):  RTD021 A G.P.

Condition is used

This record has been play tested and undergone a few different cleaning processes including being cleaned on the Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU vinyl RCM, very conservatively visually and audibly graded.

Record has quite a few light and slightly more prominent surface scratches/marks but plays with no sticks, skips, or jumps. Both sides play with very little or no surface noise to mention other than a faint crackle at the start of the tracks and a couple of light pops right at the end of side 1. 

The paper sleeve is solid and functional. There is a tiny scuff/split on the left hand seam. There is a couple of pits/scuffs front and rear centre. Sticker Ring mark on the rear and slight age discolouration.

The Goldmine actually grades this as VG+ & VG but I have sided on the air of caution because of the price. Have I just negated my original grading :-)

Supplied with a 450g poly outer.

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Media Grading System Used (Goldmine)

(M) Absolutely perfect in every way, certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

(NM or NM-) A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.     

 A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

(VG+) A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present.

Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

(VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

Labels may be marred by writing or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time.

(G) (G+) A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.

(P) (F) The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating.